Mary Marchi
March 29 1922 - December 18 2004
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday December 21st 2004 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Mary Marchi, age 82, dearly loved mother, aunt and friend passed away after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Daughter of Archangelo and Ersilia Bonaventura. Preceded in death by husband Angelo P. Marchi and siblings Louie, Marion, Angelo, Leo Bonaventura and Elsie Hatem. Also preceded in death by numerous sisters, brothers in law and nephews. Survived by sister Lena Martin and 5 children; Maria and Don Ellis, Art and Cathy Marchi, Tom Marchi, Elisa and Ron Roberts, Elena and Rick Wozniak, 10 Grandchildren; Trevor and Alyssa Ellis, Tony, Dominic, John, Andrea Marchi, Sam Cordetti, Vince Roberts, Rachel and Kelli Wozniak and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins of the Bonaventura, Marchi, Hatem and Pompa families. 50+ years as an active member of the St. Thomas the Apostle School and Church. Past president of the Altar Society. Active in Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls. Every organization her children were involved she willingly volunteered her time and energy. Active member of Gahanna Senior Center and their Kitchen Band. Enjoyed hosting family gatherings and entertaining family and friends at the annual Fathers Day Picnics. She made it her life long project to keep all the family together enjoying each others company. Friends may call Tuesday December, 21st 2004 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM with a Prayer Service at 8:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday December 22rd 2004 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2692 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, Rev. Fr. Dennis S. Kigozi, Celebrant. Interment will follow at the Resurrection Cemetery, 9571 North High Street, Lewis Center, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Mary to the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, Ohio, 43219 St. Charles Preparatory High School, 2010 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43209 or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Mary Marchi
From : Steph and Robin Rushton
To : Mary March's children and family
Date: December 20th 2004
Bia, Art, Tom, Lisa, Lanie and family,
Robin and my thoughts are with each and every one of you. We have so many happy memories of Aunt Mary and all of you.
Love,
Steph and Robin Rushton
From : Mary Hawley
To : Maria Ellis
Date: December 20th 2004
Dear Maria, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and everyone will miss her. I am unable to come to the service but I wanted you to know how sorry I am. Mary Hawley
From : Luanne Duffey
To : Art Marchi and family
Date: December 20th 2004
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Tracie (Roberts) and Paul Groves
To : Maria, Art, Tom, Lisa and Elena
Date: December 20th 2004
Words can't express how sorry we are about your Mother. I've always admired Aunt Mary and thought she was a beautiful person inside and out.
I have many fond memories of visiting with her and especially of the Fathers Day Picnic. One of the things I found most admirable about her was that she really cared about her family and took a sincere interest in them--even her extended family. Paul was always impressed that she remembered him by name and spoke with him like she knew him his whole life.
She was an amazing person and we will miss her very much. She did great things with her time here and I know she is being rewarded in God's Kingdom. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all of you and your families.
Tracie, Paul and Lauryn
From : Christine Alsweet
To : Elisa Marchi-Roberts
Date: December 20th 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this dfficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
From : Dani Slavin Williams
To : Elisa Marchi-Roberts
Date: December 20th 2004
Elisa:
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I hope you and your family are comforted by many wonderful memories created with your mom.
Be well and best wishes,
Dani
From : Kimberly DeMatteis-DeZellar
To : Lisa and Ron Roberts
Date: December 20th 2004
Dear Lisa and Ron,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. God bless you.
Love,
Patrick, Kimberly, Shelbie and Sophia DeZellar
From : PHIL AND DIANA BOWERS
To : MARY'S CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN
Date: December 21st 2004
YOUR MOM ALWAYS HAD SO MUCH ENERGY AND ORGANIZED SO MANY FUN FAMILY GATHERINGS AND PARTIES. WE WILL REMEMBER HER AS THE HAPPY VIBRANT PERSON SHE WAS.
YOU SURROUNDED YOUR MOTHER WITH LOVE AND DEVOTION. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES.
MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN THE LOVE OF FAMILY AND IN THE WARM EMBRACE OF FRIENDS.
WITH SYMPATHY AND CARING THOUGHTS.
WOODY/DIANA/JESSICA/ MARTHA BOWERS
From : Grand Rapids NovaCare Market
To : Elisa Marchi-Roberts and Family
Date: December 21st 2004
Dear Elisa
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We hope that you can find peace now that your mother has her peace. God will take care of those who have hope in His great work. We love you--Rachel, Karyn and Lois and all of the West Michigan Team.
From : Ken Rieman
To : Marchi Family
Date: December 21st 2004
Hello Marchi family, Although I have not seen your familiy for several years I often reflect fondly on my childhood memories; family reunions, get togethers and picnics with my Mom's side of the family. I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers and I am hoping this note finds everyone else in good health and spirits. Sincerely, Kenny Rieman
From : Jim Kirkwood
To : Marchi Family
Date: December 21st 2004
Sorry to hear about your lose, I will miss seeing your mom in chuch and her pleasant smile.I was at several of the Father's day picnic's and your mom and dad always made me feel comfortable and at home.Deepest sympathy. Jim Kirkwood
From : Peggy Williamson
To : Maria, Lisa
Date: December 21st 2004
I am so sorry to learn about your loss. I had the great pleasure of meeting your mom a few times when visiting my sister Kathy at the store, and what a nice lady, warm and funny. I lost both of my parents around the holidays and the only thing I could think of was God needed more Choir members. So, I believe your mom is singing, dancing and being reunited with your dad. I am keeping you all in my prayers.
May God Keep his arms around you now and always.
With Deepest Sympathy
Peggy Williamson
From : LuAnn
To : Elisa
Date: December 21st 2004
Elisa,
I know how special your mother was to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
LuAnn
From : Staff of the Gahanna Library
To : Family of Mary Marchi
Date: December 22nd 2004
Staff of the Gahanna Library were sorry to read of the death of your mother/aunt/friend, Mary Marchi.
Mary was a volunteer at the library a few years back, and was also generous in sharing many baked goods with us over the years.
We consider ourselves fortunate to have crossed paths with Mary as we moved through life.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
From : Dean Wennerberg, NovaCare
To : Elisa Marchi-Roberts
Date: December 22nd 2004
My best wishes to you and your family. May you draw near to Christ in this time.
From : Veronica F. (Murray) Hooffstetter
To : Elena Marchi Wozniak
Date: January 13th 2005
Dearest Elena,
I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of your mother. I know this must be a difficult time for you. I hope you know that our thoughts are with you.
It is so hard to say goodbye and I pray that you will be comforted by God's deep love and compassion. It will take time. Remember to take care of yourself.
I would like to mail you a card, but I am unsure how to get it to you. Maybe you can e-mail me your address, or if you don't feel comfortable doing that, I will try to find a way to contact you.
I so wanted to come down to the funeral home that night (and when your dad passed also), and I am so sorry I couldn't be there to visit with you personally. I/our family has always thought the world of you.
Again, please know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I/we can do.
We just lost our mom on November 12, 2004, so I know some of what you are going through. Mom had been bedridden at St. Raphael's home for about six years, so it was a blessing to let her go. Like your mom, I am sure she is in good hands. Her funeral was on what would have been my dad's 90th birthday. God has His Plan. (Dad died 10 years ago, January 19th.)
God bless you, Elena. May God help you through this difficult time.
Truly,
Veronica F. (Murray Hooffstetter), along with my spouse Gerard and son, Daniel Patrick,
and all the Murray family
My e-mail address is : hooffstettershaven@msn.com
Mailing address: 525 S. Ashburton Road, Columbus, OH 43213-2701